Pedal the Plains to be discussed

Wednesday

Jul 10, 2013 at 3:00 PM

The July Community Conversation continues the subject of Pedal the Plains. Attending the meeting to discuss the bicycle tour and enlist support from the community for this wonderful event are the La Junta Tourism and Events Director, Pam Denahy, and La Junta Chamber of Commerce board members.

By Susie Sarlo

The July Community Conversation continues the subject of Pedal the Plains. Attending the meeting to discuss the bicycle tour and enlist support from the community for this wonderful event are the La Junta Tourism and Events Director, Pam Denahy, and La Junta Chamber of Commerce board members. The 2013 Pedal the Plains bicycle tour showcases the history of Colorado's southeastern plains during a multi-day tour. Community Conversations will learn more about the event and how to volunteer for this celebration of cycling culture. The Community Conversation date and time are:Date: Thursday, July 11Time: 7 p.m.Location: The Barista (204 San Juan Avenue in La Junta)

Below is information taken from the Pedal the Plains website and a Denver Post article:*******The 2nd annual Pedal The Plains bicycle tour includes stops in Eads, Lamar and La Junta and features the wide-open spaces and star-filled nights of southeastern Colorado; a region rich in history and full of hidden treasures. Sept. 20 through 23, bicyclists will roam the vast, beautiful grasslands, learn about the Sand Creek Massacre and Camp Amache; visit Bent’s Old Fort and the Santa Fe Trail. Along the way, they will befriend local farmers and ranchers; and “have a boot-stompin' good old time!”The Denver Post is one of the sponsors of the event. Publisher William Singleton said: “Pedal the Plains is all about celebrating Colorado's heritage." The other corporate sponsor for the event is Viaero Wireless.

All proceeds from Pedal the Plains benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation in support of the National FFA Organization and Colorado 4-H. "We couldn't be more pleased with this year's route," tour director Chandler Smith said. "Each stage lends itself to a number of educational opportunities, and the views are all incredible and uniquely Colorado."There are plenty of volunteer opportunities in La Junta and you can learn more about those opportunities at the Community Conversations gathering on Thursday, June 13, at 7:00 PM. Below you can find a complete schedule of events for Pedal The Plains.